Meet Our Team
BOB BUDAI MPT, OCS, CSCS- OWNER (Farmington Hills/Wixom) Bob is founder and therapist at MORS. He has been working as a Physical Therapist since 1999, and as a Fitness Specialist/owner of Functional Strength Training since 1993. His credentials include degrees from the University of Michigan (Masters in Physical Therapy), and Michigan State University (Bachelors in Exercise Science). He also has specialty certifications from the American Physical Therapy Association (OCS), National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS), National Academy of Sports Medicine (PES, CES), Gray Institute (CAFS, 3DMAPS), National Sports Performance Association (CPDS), and various others in the field of rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and fitness, including: Dry Needling (Kinetacore L1/L2, IDN Advanced), Graston Technique, Rock Tape, Sole Supports Orthotic Fabrication, Mulligan Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Kettlebells (RKC2, SFG2, IKFF), Training for Warriors (L1/2), Painfree Performance Specialist, Battling Ropes, Black Belt, Crossfit, Jump Stretch, Fitness Anywhere/TRX, RMAX International (Tacfit, Circular Strength Training), USA Weightlifting. Bob has a strong passion for teaching, and has served as a Clinical Instructor and guest lecturer for multiple PT/PTA and Kinesiology programs, consultant for different therapy and fitness companies, taught various seminars in the fields of rehabilitation and exercise, and currently serves as the Director of Professional Development for the Michigan Physical Therapy Association
ROB GUSTITUS DPT (Farmington Hills/Wixom) Rob is a licensed Physical Therapist who grew up in Brighton, Michigan. He traveled to Clevland, Tennessee to play baseball at Lee University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, and minor in Psychology. He then was inspired to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy after battling several injuries while being a pitcher at a collegiate level. Baseball still lies thick in his blood as he currently coaches at Oakland Reds Baseball facility, and aims to mentor youth baseball players. Rob enjoys working with all patients and dedicates himself to help them meet their goals by obliterating pain, injury, and dysfunction, while attaining levels of fitness they never imagined. Rob is excited to be working with our team at MORS and looks forward to learning and growing as a Physical Therapist. He currently lives in Novi with his wife Kyleigh, new born daughter Hallie, and his two dogs Nala and Jameson.
JAIME DAVEY DPT, CO-OWNER (Commerce) Dr. Jaime Davey, BS, DPT is a licensed Physical Therapist who grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Initially, her undergraduate education was in Zoology at Michigan State University. Her passion for healthcare and rehabilitation led her to study Physical Therapy at Wayne State University, earning her Bachelors of Science in Allied Health and a Masters in Physical Therapy. Dr. Davey’s passion for further education then guided her to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Davey has over 15 years of experience in a variety of physical therapy settings that include Outpatient Orthopedics, Orthopedic Home Care, Clinical Operations, Advanced Technology Therapy Equipment Sales, and Therapist Education. She uses a variety of techniques including manual therapy, functional massage, kinesiotaping, dry needling, and therapeutic exercise to assess and restore motion, promote stability and proper movement patterns, and increase functional strength. Her personal experience with injuries and passion for health, wellness, and fitness has fueled her desire to help all patients achieve their maximum potential and work in the industry to revolutionize rehabilitation.
TARA HANSON PTA (Farmington Hills) Tara is a Physical Therapy Assistant at MORS. She graduated from Baker College with her PTA degree in 2003. She has also been a certified massage therapist since 1990. Tara is certified in Graston Technique, Tai Chi Fundamentals, Activated Isolated Stretching (AIS), Rocktape and Rockpod cupping, and has advanced education in Functional Exercise.
LAUREN OLEKSIAK PTA (Commerce/Farmington Hills) Lauren graduated with an extended Associates degree in Exercise Science/business from OCC in 2011. Deciding later that she wanted more knowledge and to be able to work with people in a clinical setting she went back to PTA school at Mott Community College and received her degree/obtained a license for PTA in 2022. As well as being a personal trainer, Lauren has experience in several group settings over the years, including core, barre, cardio based, balance focused and more. Lauren is also trained in Tai Chi for Arthritis and was an instructor for 11 years. More recently, she was certified in StretchA methods 'Thai Stretching Fusion', a full body stretch that includes both acupressure and massage. Her passion is working with older adults and helping them throughout functional exercises while keeping it fun. She participated in the Michigan Novice Figure competition in 2007. Her hobbies include travel, playing women's and coed soccer, working out and shopping. She thrives to continue her education in both Physical Therapy and fitness to keep patients and clients moving and pain free. Lauren works between both Commerce and Farmington Hills.
JACKSON HANKS PTA (Commerce) Jackson got his bachelor's degree in exercise science from Adrian college in 2011. He received his PTA degree from Macomb community college in 2018. He has had a variety of experiences in the health and fitness world, spending time as a fitness tester, personal trainer, and rehab specialist. Fun fact: Played football for 14 years and never broke a bone.
KAITLYN POLONIS - PT TECH (Farmington Hills/Wixom) Kaitlyn is a senior PT Tech at MORS. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. In addition to her tech duties, she has much more to offer. Kaitlyn also does personal training and group fitness at our Funstrength location in Wixom. Practicing and studying powerlifting, olympic lifting, kettlebell work, endurance and other areas of fitness, at Funstrength we like to be as well rounded as we can. Carrying her therapeutic background forward, she is a certified Level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist and treats clients on her own, therapeutically and movement based. Complimenting these techniques with the use of Rocktape, cupping, muscle activation and fitness components, she has her own unique approach to healing and maintaining your physical goals.
Zach Lohrman- PT TECH (Farmington Hills/Wixom)
JOHANNA FUNK - ORGANIZATIONAL SPECIALIST (Wixom) Johanna is lot of things at MORS, as well as the behind the scenes girl who deals with stuff no one else wants to! In addition to her duties at MORS, Johanna manages our Medical Fitness program, and keeps all things in order at Funstrength Gym location in Wixom.
PAIGE HUNTER- PT TECH (Commerce) Paige is one your Commerce Physical Therapy Technicians. Paige has been a technician for over 7 years, focusing in the orthopedic setting. Paige has plans to pursue her PTA degree as she has a love of health and wellness, and a desire to help her patients. Something you may not know about Paige: She has 2 German Shepherds and enjoys bowling in 2 leagues in her free time.
MICHELE BOEREMA- OFFICE MANAGER (Commerce) Michele graduated from Michigan Technological University with a B.S.B.A in Management Information Systems and Lawrence Technological University with an MBA. Her job is to make sure that the office runs smoothly from both the business and patient side from our Commerce location. In her free time, Michele likes to read, watch sunsets on Lake Michigan and lift weights. She has a true passion for fitness and wellness.
MITCHELL TASHMAN - PT tech (Farmington Hills/Wixom)
